The Singapore-based group Subsonic Eye continues to delve deeper into their fascination with nature in their latest offering, "All Around You," following a path they laid in their 2021 album "Nature of Things." This time, they are looking beyond the destruction brought by humanity's excesses, fostering a broader perspective that appreciates the symbiotic relationship between nature and bustling cities.
In their fourth studio album, the quintet navigates the frantic pace of city life with vivid and stimulating musical elements, enriching their soundscapes with lively hooks and hypnotic tonal sequences. Nur Wahidah's distinctive and soulful voice guides listeners through this intricate auditory maze, bringing a touch of delicate unrest that keeps the experience fresh and alluring.
Kicking off the album with "Yearning," the band adopts a holistic view, portraying nature as an omnipresent force that we are inherently part of. Through fluid guitar lines and rhythms that hold a pulsating tension, the song portrays the revelation that despite human overindulgence, there remains a possibility to forge a harmonious bond with the natural world, suggesting a form of rebirth or awakening through immersion in water, a vivid imagery brought to life in the lyrics.
As listeners venture further into "All Around You," they are given room to reflect on and embrace the complex emotions stirred by the world's intensity through the lineup of ten contemplative tracks. Subsonic Eye encourages facing the discomfort head-on, fostering a meditation on these feelings rather than succumbing to despair. The journey through the album leads to a poignant realization — that beauty persists everywhere around us, encouraging a hopeful outlook amidst chaos.
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